The mesothelioma survival rates in 2019

What is Mesothelioma

The Mesothelioma Cancer is a pathological condition of the lungs that is usually found in people who have been exposed to asbestos for a prolonged period of time in their life. This cancerous condition sometimes affects the thin protecting membrane that surrounds the lungs, heart, or the abdominal cavity. although the use of asbestos in industries has come down at a fast rate in recent times the occurrence of mesothelioma Cancer has remained steady. It takes anywhere between twenty five to fifty years postexposure for the condition to develop in an individual. it’s estimated that around 3000 cases of mesothelioma Cancer is diagnosed every year in the u. s. of America.

Mesothelioma Survival Rates vs. Life Expectancy

Life expectancy refers to the average age a person is expected to live according to the year they were born, where they were born and other demographic factors. an aggressive cancer, like mesothelioma, will shorten this average.

(1)Mesothelioma Survival Rates

Survival Rate

Age Range

57.2%

<50

51.2%

50-64

40.9%

65-74

28.5%

75+

Researchers Normally describe the mesothelioma survival rate in terms of 1 year survival. They also measure the percentage of patients who live 2 years, 3 years and 5 years.

(2)Mesothelioma Survival Rates By Gender

Gender

1 Year

2 Years

3 Years

4 Years

5 Years

Males

37.6%

17.4%

10.4%

7.7%

5.9%

Females

45.4%

29.3%

22.2%

18.6%

16.0%

(3)Mesothelioma Survival Rates By Site

Year(s)

Pleural

Peritoneal

1 year

73%

92%

3 years

23%

74%

5 years

12%

52%

10 years

4.7%

39%

Mesothelioma has no definitive cure. Most cases ar diagnosed in a late stage, after tumors have spread. this is a main reason why survival rates are usually lower compared to different cancers.